Abu Dhabi travel
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Information
Check the latest regulations for travelling to and from Abu Dhabi. And if you’re transiting to another destination, you can find out more about the facilities and services available in Abu Dhabi airport. Ready for your next trip? View the latest Green list and travel corridors for quarantine-free travel.
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Flying to Abu Dhabi
You can fly to Abu Dhabi if you are a UAE national or resident, you are eligible for a visa on arrival or you hold a visit visa for Abu Dhabi. If you are a tourist, your visa must be issued in Abu Dhabi. We can’t wait to welcome you back!
Step 1
Take a COVID-19 PCR test 72 hours before you fly to Abu Dhabi and download the UAE Al Hosn app
Step 2
When you land, you’ll have a COVID-19 PCR test in Abu Dhabi airport
Step 3
Unless you’re travelling from a Green list country, you must quarantine for up to 12 days, depending on your vaccination status
Step 4
Take a follow up COVID-19 PCR test on the days required, depending on where you’ve travelled from and your vaccination status
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Abu Dhabi green pass system
You will need to show your testing status on the Al Hosn app to enter public places in Abu Dhabi, including hotels, restaurants, malls and large supermarkets. A negative PCR result is required for your green pass to show in Al Hosn.
Read more in our Abu Dhabi travel guide.
Do I need to quarantine in Abu Dhabi?
You won’t need to quarantine if you’re travelling on a direct flight from a Green list country, or when you fly to or from a travel corridor country if you’ve been fully vaccinated.
For flights from all other destinations, you will be required to wear and medically approved wristband and quarantine for:
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Seven days if you’ve been fully vaccinated – you received your final vaccine dose at least 28 days before your flight, as shown on your Al Hosn app
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Up to 12 days if you haven’t been vaccinated
If you are travelling from a country that the UAE authorities deem to be high-risk, you will be subject to quarantine at a government facility.
Read more below or in our comprehensive travel guide.
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Green list countries
You won’t need to quarantine if you’re travelling on a direct flight to Abu Dhabi from any of the countries below. *Get to the US quicker when you preclear US immigration in Abu Dhabi:
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Albania
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Armenia
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Australia
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Austria
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Azerbaijan
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Belgium
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Canada
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China
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Denmark
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France
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Germany
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Hong Kong, China
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Hungary
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Iceland
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Israel
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Italy
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Jordan
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Malta
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Mauritius
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Moldova
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Netherlands
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New Zealand
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Norway
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Republic of Ireland
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Romania
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Saudi Arabia
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Singapore
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South Korea
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Sweden
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Switzerland
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Taiwan, China
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Turkmenistan
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*United States
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Vatican
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Green list countries requiring vaccination
If you have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, you will not be required to quarantine when you travel to Abu Dhabi direct from:
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Greece
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Serbia
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Seychelles
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Bahrain travel corridor
If you have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, you will not be required to quarantine when you travel between the UAE and Bahrain.
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Transiting in Abu Dhabi
We’ll make your connection as smooth and comfortable as possible.
Our Business Lounge and GoSleep sleeping pods are open in Terminal 3, as well as the Al Dhabi lounge and Aerotel Abu Dhabi in Terminal 1. A range of food and beverage outlets and Duty Free stores are open, all with carefully considered safety measures to keep you protected.
You can even stay connected with free Wi-Fi and mobile charging points throughout the airport.
Remember, you need to have a COVID-19 PCR test before you fly to Abu Dhabi, even if you are just transiting. Visit etihad.com/destinationguide and enter your final destination to find out where and when to take your test.
For new bookings, the maximum connection time in Abu Dhabi is 12 hours.
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Travelling to Dubai and other Emirates
We’ve made it even easier to travel to Dubai when you fly to Abu Dhabi, with complimentary transfer services and discounted COVID-19 PCR testing. Travel to another emirate by Etihad Chauffeur or Etihad Coach, and when you arrive, simply follow the quarantine rules of that emirate.
If you’re travelling to another emirate via Abu Dhabi as a tourist, your visa must be issued in Abu Dhabi – tourist visas issued in Dubai or other emirates will only be accepted if you originate from a green country listed above.
If you’re travelling from another emirate to reach Abu Dhabi airport, you must present a negative COVID-19 test valid within 48 hours before you’ll be permitted to enter Abu Dhabi. Taxis are in operation between Dubai and Abu Dhabi airport.
Learn more about travelling to Dubai and other emirates.
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